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Court Colman Manor
Situated just outside of Bridgend, South Wales and nestled at the foot of the Garw Valley, we’re a peaceful country house retreat perfect for all occasions.
A Beautiful Country House Hotel in Bridgend
Court Colman Manor Hotel has so much to offer; with our convenient location and unique setting, it's the ideal place for your business meeting or wedding. With the benefit of a civil ceremony licence along with all the facilities to make any important celebration a memorable one, there's truly no greater venue.
Court Colman Weddings
We understand just how important your wedding day is – that's why we strive to meet every need and requirement you have.
Whether you're planning a wedding and reception that's intimate or grand, the Court Colman hotel in Bridgend provides an experience and passion for quality that will ensure that your big day goes without a hitch.
What's On This Christmas
This Christmas at The Manor we have lots of events on....
- Christmas Wreath Making - Friday 29th November
- Christmas Murder Mystery - Friday 6th & 13th December
- Chrismtas Party Nights - Saturday 7th &14th December
"Memories are made of these...."
Tripadvisor Review,Reception staff, were fantastically patient, considerate and loads of advice and support. Nothing was too much trouble and where small niggles were identified, they resolved them straight away.
"Lovely peaceful retreat"
Tripadvisor Review,Beautiful building set in a secluded spot with lovely views. Stunning grounds, ideal wedding venue. We booked a small double room and it was much nicer that we expected. Clean, nicely decorated and lots of traditional charm. The staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was nice.
"A superb first Anniversary night at the hotel where we married."
Tripadvisor Review,I am hoping that if not abroad, we will have many other anniversaries in this lovely old lady of an hotel. It's a very special place to us. They couldn't do enough for us at our wedding, and this continues in their customer service after the event.
Heartfelt thanks to the whole team. Every one of you makes this a special place, not just front of house/guest facing staff. Everyone.
"Lovely dog friendly hideaway."
Tripadvisor Review,We didn’t eat there in the evening so can’t comment on the food but going by the standard of breakfast it would be amazing. We took our dog with us too and they were very accommodating in that regard. All staff we encountered were pleasant and helpful.
"I would like to express my gratitude"
Google Review ,The room I occupied was clean and well-maintained, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The food was also quite impressive, with the breakfast being particularly noteworthy. It was evident that great care and attention had been put into the preparation and presentation of the morning meal, and I believe other hotels could benefit from taking note of their approach. As someone who considers breakfast to be the most important meal of the day, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
"Wonderful stay at Court Colman"
Google Review ,I had the pleasure of staying here for 2 nights in the Morroccan Room. The bed was comfy, the room was large and spacious and the double bath was fantastic. The staff were warm and welcoming and the breakfast was exemplary.
I will be going back again and I would highly recommend anyone to treat themselves to a break here.
"Another wonderful break"
Noel ,My wife and I have been coming here for ten years. We’ve just returned from our latest short break and it was as wonderful as always. When we come up the drive it really does feel like we are coming home. The rooms are huge and very comfortable, the staff are super helpful and friendly and the restaurant is superb; I look forward to a meal here all year. Having Ollie the cat as the duty manager is also an added bonus! Thanks guys for a great couple of days, see you next year!
"Fully recommend this beautiful stay"
Marie,An absolutely gorgeous night at a stunning hotel manor, we stayed in the honeymoon suite and it lived up to all the expectations. The service from start to finish was warm friendly and always helpful. We had food at the Bokhara and the food was so delicious and the staff so friendly and went above and beyond . I can't recommend court colman manor enough. We went to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and it was just perfect . 10/10
"1’night stay"
Emma ,Stayed last night lovely Manor House room was lovely Bluetooth mirror is a nice touch had a lovely view of the front gardens. The Indian restaurant is amazing best curry we have had and also the English breakfast in the morning also lovely, staff are all very friendly will definitely be back and recommending to friends and family.
"Staff go above and beyond"
Darren,What an absolutely great place to stay, staff go above and beyond, setting is fantastic
"Great food and great service"
Paul,Staff were amazing and always happy and helpful. We stayed in the French suite which was absolutely fantastic. The room was clean and tidy with a superb bathroom. The evening meal in the restaurant was outstanding, great food and great service. Breakfast the next day was equally delicious with happy, attentive staff. Another great stay in this first class manor.
Welsh Wedding Traditions
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Festive Welsh Treats, Tricks and Traditions
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Glamorgan Heritage Coast Highlights: Unsung Gems & Places to Visit
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Seasonal Wedding Ideas and Themes from Summer to Winter
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Past Times & Future Plans at Court Colman
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5 Top Events for 2018 in South Wales
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Our New Hotel 'The Great House'
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Wedding Trends & Ideas for 2017 & 2018
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Beautiful Country Parks and Nature Reserves to Visit in South Wales
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Try Our Chef's Banana Kofta Recipe
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10 of the all time best and worst wedding stories
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Romantic Getaway Ideas, from Anniversaries to Weekend Breaks
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Festive events, markets and Christmas Parties in South Wales
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Top 10 Special Features, Add Ons & Ideas for your Wedding Reception
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Which Wedding Traditions & Superstitions Still Apply?
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Wedding Invitations - Where to Start?
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Wedding Seating Plans: The Pros, Cons and Tools
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Top Wedding Music Trends 2018
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Top Wedding Ideas for 2018 – Bohemian Crystals & Celestial Chic
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5 Reasons Winter Weddings are better than Summer
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Top 5 Gifts for a Winter Wedding in Wales
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12 Things You Might Not Know About Christmas
As the old saying goes, Christmas is coming! And with it comes Christmas songs playing along with our favourite crimbo treats: Mince Pies, stockings, mistletoe, gingerbread men, Christmas pudding and sherry (preferably lots of sherry!). As well as Christmas...
Top Wedding Trends to Look Out For in 2019
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Just for Men: Top Trends & Tips For Grooms 2019
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Our favourite 2019 summer wedding trends
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10 Hot Wedding Invite Trends for Your Big Day
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10 Super Romantic Proposal Ideas You Can Steal
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Top 2020 Wedding Trends
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Top 10 Wedding Trends For 2021
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Outdoor Wedding Proposal Ideas
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The Top Wedding Colours of 2022
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6 Must-Have Bridal Accessories for Your Wedding Day
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